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  • Prophet Muhammad: The Ideal Husband - I

    The family in general and the wife in particular is a precious trust and great responsibility that a Muslim must shoulder and never neglect. In this matter, just like in all others, the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) is an example for all husbands in the way he  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) treated and nurtured his wives. The Prophet,.. More

  • Prophetic Guidance on Dealing with Youngsters - III

    Besides enjoining upon children to obey Allah The Almighty and perform good deeds (and accustoming them to doing so), the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, instructed us regarding the necessity of guarding children from falling into prohibited things. In a Hadeeth (narration) on the authority of Abu Moosa Al-Ash'ari, may Allah be pleased with.. More

  • Prophetic Guidance on Dealing with Youngsters - II

    Another aspect of the Prophet’s care for the young is that he guided parents and guardians to teach their children Salah (prayers), and familiarize them with it, so that they would continue performing Salah as they had been taught in their childhood. ‘Amr ibn Shu'aib, may Allah have mercy upon him, on behalf of his father, on the authority.. More

  • Prophetic Guidance on Dealing with Youngsters - I

    The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is the most perfect man ever. He taught people while taking into consideration their way of thinking and their degree of faith. His way of teaching is best described by Al-Hakam ibn Mu'awiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, who was a mature man (when this incident occurred). Ibn Mu'awiyah, may Allah be pleased.. More

  • Prophet Muhammad: The Ideal Husband - III

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would teach his wives to deal fairly and justly: The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam,set a practical example in this issue, just he, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, did in all the other values that he encouraged. This is demonstrated by his justice between his wives. Whenever he, sallallaahu 'alayhi.. More

  • Prophet Muhammad: The Ideal Husband – II

    The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would teach his wives to guard their tongues: Due to the numerous harms of the tongue, the Muslim husband should instruct his wife and teach her how to guard her tongue and use it appropriately. Two of the most destructive diseases of the tongue which a husband should be especially wary of are backbiting.. More

  • Rights of the Child in Islam - IV

    Parents should also encourage the child to play sports and games such as running, swimming, horsing, racing, and so on, as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to race and guided his Ummah (nation) to do what is necessary to achieve power. Parents are also required to develop the child’s physical power by getting him accustomed.. More

  • Rights of the Child in Islam - III

    Second: Circumcision This is one of the key rites that distinguish Muslims from non-Muslims. This rite should take precedence, as it is compulsory for males and recommended for females. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said to a man after he had embraced Islam: “Shave and get circumcised.” [Ahmad and Abu Daawood] Circumcision.. More

  • Rights of the Child in Islam - II

    The rights of the child after birth: First: The right to nourishment (breastfeeding) Breastfeeding is a physical and psychological process that has a far-reaching effect on the child’s physical, emotional and social growth as a newborn and then as a young child. The Islamic Sharee‘ah cherishes breastfeeding and stresses its importance.. More

  • Rights of the Child in Islam – I

    One of the most controversial contemporary issues that has been the center of attention among intellectuals and moralists is the issue of human rights, as it is one of the most important values to which humanity aspires. It is also an extremely important issue due to the terrible violations and crimes against humanity and against human rights that.. More

  • Prophet Muhammad’s Treatment of Women - III

    His mercy towards women: ‘Aa'ishah,may Allah be pleased with her, recounted that Faatimah,may Allah be pleased with her, once came walking in a manner identical to that of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. When she arrived, he, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stood up and exclaimed: ‘Welcome, my daughter!’ Then,.. More

  • Prophet Muhammad’s Treatment of Women - II

    His kindness with poor women and female slaves: He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to give these two classes of people special care, due to their weakness and need, as well as because this is a source of great reward from Allah The Almighty. This was manifested in many ways, such as: · Not dealing with them arrogantly:The Prophet,.. More

  • Prophet Muhammad’s Treatment of Women - I

    The relations that bind men and women together have existed since the beginning of humanity. In the Quran, Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from it its mate, and dispersed from both of them many men and women. And fear Allah, through whom you ask one another, and the wombs. Indeed.. More

  • 'I Have Been Sent to Perfect Good Manners' - III

    Many people tend to think of good character and manners as something superfluous or unnecessary. They may neglect to check their shortcomings in this regard, believing it enough for them to perform several voluntary acts of worship in addition to the obligatory ones. This is not a correct way to approach the matter of good character and manners. The.. More

  • 'I Have Been Sent to Perfect Good Manners' - II

    In Islam, nothing is considered a greater blessing – after Eemaan (faith) – than having a good character and manners. This blessing is far superior to anything worldly that Allah The Almighty may have bestowed upon a Muslim – from wealth to status to children. Some of the narrations that emphasize this are: · The Prophet,.. More